Orange Business Services is strengthening its hybrid network offering with software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) technology from its partner Riverbed Technology. The new solution will enable Orange customers to simplify the management of their hybrid networks and optimise the performance of both corporate and cloud applications. This launch is a key part of the Orange […]

Genesys, a global provider of omnichannel customer experience and contact centre solutions, has completed the acquisition of privately held Silver Lining Solutions Ltd, a provider of employee performance optimisation software and Genesys OEM partner. Silver Lining Solutions develops employee performance optimisation software that helps improve employee engagement and performance, enabling organisations to serve customers better, increase […]

The single biggest purpose of community is to bring together people with similar interests and provide a sense of belonging. Typically, IT communities foster a culture where members learn, connect with their peers, and feel encouraged to engage with each other. Businesses build communities to further collective actions and provide solutions to issues commonly faced […]

The Smart Dubai Office (SDO) has kicked off the first citywide effort to implement blockchain technology in city services with the objective of transforming and enhancing city experiences, in collaboration with IBM as its Blockchain Lead Strategic Partner and Consensys as Blockchain City Adviser. This effort is a key execution of the Dubai Blockchain Strategy […]

Epicor Software Corporation, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, has announced the appointment of Monzer Tohme as Regional Vice President, Sales, Middle East and Africa (MEA). Taking leadership of a business that has seen strong growth over the past year, Tohme will focus on building the sales team, growing the […]

Veeam Software has announced the launch of its Veeam Accredited Service Partner (VASP) programme, which highlights a select list of partners, distributors, system integrators and freelance IT consultants who possess the necessary technical skills to deliver valuable and reliable professional services for Veeam’s product portfolio implementations. VASP accreditation is issued only to those with the […]

SUSE, an open source software vendor, has completed its acquisition of technology and talent from Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), which SUSE announced late last year. SUSE will use the acquired assets to expand its OpenStack Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solution and accelerate the company’s entry into the growing Cloud Foundry Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) market. ‘The completion of this […]

Fortinet, the global vendor in high-performance cybersecurity solutions, announced launch of a comprehensive new programme to empower Managed Security Service Providers with the tools, expertise, training, and support to accelerate profitability, expand growth, increase market leadership and deliver the industry’s most advanced security services to their customers. In the UAE, Etisalat is a Platinum Managed […]

Dell EMC launched its first ever META Executive Partner Summit 2017, which was held at the Hilton Mauritius Resort and Spa between 15-17 March. During the event, Dell EMC aimed to empower its top channel partners to transform their businesses, deliver exceptional customer value and achieve unprecedented growth and profitability. This two-day event saw Dell EMC shed […]

Dell EMC announced an enhanced focus and investment in the varied service provider industry that includes communications service providers, cable multiple system operators, hosting and co-location providers, public cloud providers, vertical market cloud specialists, and consumer webtech providers. The effort includes an expanded service provider track in the Dell EMC Partner Programme and a new […]